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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.85, 280.26 and 121.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.85, 280.26 and 121.69 is: 182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.85 : 280.26 = 121.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.85/280.26 = 121.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.85x = 280.26 × 121.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.85x = 34,104.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,104.84/186.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.53

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